Here we are with Christmas closing in. I know for myself because I have been so busy getting my own Christmas party together these past few days. My Christmas party is on Saturday and there is lots to do. But most important is to keep the menu for the night as Lean and Green as possible. I have planned lots of fresh cut veggies, various meats and salads. I am sure that someone will show up with some homemade cookies, but it is important to stay away from those and if any are left over… send them home with friends! LOL

I’m glad the party is in my own house because then it’s easier to control myself should I have any urges. I certainly can use a bar as my dessert or make myself some pudding. The good part is there are a lot of options for us on the Medifast Program when the holiday buffet table can get to us. Just need to keep our head clear and not dive into the “bad for us” stuff.

On another note, because I am with my new baby all the time I don’t always get to go for a jog or a hike on a consistent basis. My way to make up for that is, when he is having a nap do something indoors. I do push-ups, sit-ups etc. I also got these new sneakers that are designed to tone you, it’s like the equivalent to walking in the sand. So if you wear them all day, you get a good workout. This is so important when doing Medifast, you must find some sort of activity everyday. Some days will be more than others but best to try to do anything you can. Plus it makes you feel great too!

I am loving my weight loss and feeling so good all the time. I hope you are too!

I must go get this holiday/birthday party together and leave you for now. I will check in next week and let you know how it all went.

Make good solid choices over this holiday season so as to stay on track. Let’s support each other!

I have decided to try something new! I am going jogging in the mornings with my son right after he has his bottle and I have a Medifast Shake. We head out at about 7:30am and do a jog and walk with the 3 wheel jogging stroller. I am loving it, it’s a lot of fun and he likes it too!

When I get back at 8:30am it is time for him to have his cereal and then I have another meal. Either another Medifast Shake or Scrambled Eggs or a Hot Cocoa depending on what I am feeling like. I really like this new morning schedule because I am able to get my exercise in nice and early in the day.

Yesterday I decided to go ice skating for an hour of exercise. That was a lot of fun too! I am now thinking that I will do the jog walk with Magnus 3 days a week and then ice skate 2 days a week. Maybe on the weekend I can do a hike with Lloyd or something fun like that. I will probably do a hike early on Sunday so I can be home in time to watch some Football….YAY…..I love Football.

Putting the exercise into my Medifast Program is making a big difference in how I look and how I feel. It is so great to fit into all my old clothes again. I feel like I have accomplished A LOT!!

On the family front, my Mom is doing great on her Medifast Program…she is down a whole 15 lbs and is as happy as could be! She is going for another 5-10 more lbs. My Uncle Paul is also doing fantastic! He is losing weight like crazy….he is now under 200lbs and has about 20 more to go.

I hope you all are doing great! Get out there and take walks or jog or hike. It really is SO good for you and you will see a big difference in how you feel and look. Don’t let the weather be an excuse! Just bundle up and go! You won’t regret it!

I am off to do some more organizing in the house since I just moved. Lots of work! LOL

Take care everyone, stick to your program and keep up the good work! Get out and enjoy the day!